Frank Capra
Italian-born American film director (1897–1991)
1897 — 1991
Quick Facts
Profession
Italian-born American film director (1897–1991)
Born
May 18, 1897
Died
1991 (age ~94)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, military personnel
Kingdom of ItalyBorn in BisacquinoDied in La Quinta
1897
Born in Bisacquino (1897-05-18)
1935
AwardAcademy Award for Best Director
1937
AwardAcademy Award for Best Director
1939
AwardAcademy Award for Best Director
1970
AwardGolden Plate Award
1974
AwardInkpot Award
About
Frank Russell Capra was an Italian-born American film director, producer, and screenwriter who was the creative force behind several major award-winning films of the 1930s and 1940s. Born in Italy and raised in Los Angeles from the age of five, his rags-to-riches story has led film historians such as Ian Freer to consider him the "American Dream personified".
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Who is Frank Capra?+
Frank Russell Capra was an Italian-born American film director, producer, and screenwriter who was the creative force behind several major award-winning films of the 1930s and 1940s. Born in Italy and raised in Los Angeles from the age of five, his rags-to-riches story has led film historians such a
What does the name Frank mean?+
The name Frank means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.". It is of English origin.
When was Frank Capra born?+
Frank Capra was born on May 18, 1897.
When did Frank Capra die?+
Frank Capra died in 1991, at approximately 94 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.
The name Frank is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Frank — May 18, 1897
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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Guestbook
Legend.
— anon
My comfort movie has you in it. Always will.
— movie night regular
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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